A/T - Shift Flare/No 3rd/4th Gear/Multiple DTC's Set
TSB 12-6-1506/30/12
4F27E TRANSMISSION 2-3 OR 2-4 UPSHIFT
FLARE NO 3RD-4TH GEAR - DIRECT CLUTCH
FAILURE - DTC P0733, P0734, P0751 AND/OR P0972
FORD:
2010-2012 Transit Connect
This article supersedes TSB 12-1-9 to update the
Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2010-2012 Transit Connect vehicles equipped
with 4F27E transmission may have 2-3 or 2-4
upshift flare or no 3rd or 4th gear, burnt fluid and
direct clutch failure with DTC P0733, P0734, P0751
and/or P0972.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the
concern.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the automatic transmission and repair as needed. For a direct clutch failure always replace the direct clutch cylinder and end cover in addition to any other worn parts. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
2. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 76.04 and higher or 77.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.1 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120615A 2010-2012 Transit 0.3 Hr.
Connect: Reprogram The
PCM.
MT120615 Use Current SLTS Actual
Operations For Time
Transmission Repairs, Or
MT Actual Time If
Required
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
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